On what is probably the most narrow subject matter on the podcast yet, Ana guests on the show to discuss a topic of MY choice. This time, it’s S4E1 of the Cartoon Network TV series, Samurai Jack. What episode of this podcast might the fans never hear? What animated sequence inspired Christian’s love of storytelling? What about this episode is surprisingly erotic? Listen to find out on this week’s episode of the In My Defense Podcast!

Stephanie Rae of The Black Improv Alliance joins me on the podcast this week to discuss all things (you guessed it) improv. Can you guess who our improv role models are? How is Stephanie actively helping the improv community? Can improv help you be less of a dick? Find out on this week’s episode of In My Defense!

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Son of a Rocket by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4391-son-of-a-rocket

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Ever since the camera test came out earlier this year, there's been a lot of hype around Matt Reeves' The Batman. As the latest entry into the Batman-movie-canon, Reniel wanted to tackle what this movie might mean for the modern-day American myth that is Batman. Listen as we speculate what this movie means for Batman as a whole. What are we excited about? What are we worried about? How do we inevitably end up talking about porn? Check it out on this week's episode of The In My Defense Podcast!

Prelude and Action by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4236-prelude-and-action

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

On this week’s episode, we get even more music talk. Musical artist Jack Shunk is on the podcast to talk about the art of making music and the nuances between performing in a studio and performing for a crowd.

You can find Jack’s music here or here

Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Any other music used belongs strictly to its respective artists.

We have a good one for you theater geeks out there. This week, Chachi Colon is the guest and she shares her love and knowledge of legendary Broadway composer and lyricist, Stephen Sondheim. What sets apart Sondheim's work from others? Who is Sondheim's foil on Broadway? Why might it be safer to just kill your heroes? Find out on this week's In My Defense Podcast!

Night In Venice by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5763-night-in-venice

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Bringing something new to the format this week, this time I get to be the one geeking out. With the help of my friend and filmmaker Reniel Bell. Together we discuss the Marvel Comics’ character Black Panther, and after the loss of Chadwick Boseman, it was nice to have a platform where we could discuss our feelings over this tragic loss.

And here it is! A week later for your ears is part Dos to mine and Shade's track-by-track breakdown of the hit Broadway musical. Who is the true villain of this story? What parts will force a tear out of us every time we hear it? Is a gender-bent rendition of Hamilton a good idea? The answers and more on this week's episode of The In My Defense Podcast!

Music this episode was can be found under “Weird” Al Yankovic’s “Hamilton Polka”

Clips off of the Hamilton Cast Recording

You knew it was gonna happen eventually! Better sooner than later, today my guest, Shade and I, discuss the world-shattering Broadway musical “Hamilton.” What can we bring to the table that you haven’t heard before? What roles in the show do I think Shade would be great for? When was the last time I performed in front of maybe a thousand people? Listen in and find out!

On this week’s episode, we get spiritual and self-reflective with Molly Irizarry. What steps can be taken to reach a better, more satisfied sense of self? Why is our worst enemy an 8-year-old? And why are donut holes keeping me from being an overall better person. Listen and find out on this weeks In My Defense Podcast.

Danger Storm by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4985-danger-storm

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/